EIL Ecuador
ICAO: English for pilots
Improve your language skills for safe and efficient communication in international aviation. Don’t miss out on your certificate.
Why obtain the ICAO certificate with EIL Ecuador?
We are the first center in Ecuador recognized by the DGAC to certify the ICAO language proficiency level. We certify through the Versant Aviation English Test (VAET). The ICAO certification tests your language proficiency in English specialized in aviation, ensuring effective and safe communication in international aviation.
What does the English for Pilots course at EIL Ecuador consist of?
We offer classes as an optional service for professionals who wish to improve their performance in English aviation activities by taking advantage of our teachers’ specialized knowledge. Our classes aim to practice the skills and language abilities that will be assessed and need strengthening. Covering communicative and technical aspects.
What is the modality of the preparation course?
The preparation course can be taken in individual or group classes aimed at obtaining the ICAO certification, with flexible schedules from Monday to Friday. Group classes have a maximum of 6 students.
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English for Pilots (ICAO)
About The Program
Taking the ICAO English for Pilots course provides you with the necessary language skills for precise and effective communication in international aviation, ensuring safety and success in your career.
Our English courses are designed with a focus on speaking and listening in preparation for the Versant Aviation English Test, for pilots and air traffic controllers, in both individual and group classes.
Our class program is planned around the practice of the six competencies through various activities such as:
- Aviation Reading
- Common English Reading
- Repeat
- Short Answer Questions
- Readback
- Corrections and Confirmations
- Story Retelling
- Open Questions
The same which are broken down into six main topics:
- Aeronautical Interactions
- Listening Comprehension
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Structures
- Pronunciation
All of our teachers have an international English teaching training certificate (TESOL) and also have the necessary experience to prepare classes focused on the ICAO exam.
Modalities:
- Individual classes:
- Customized classes created based on skills and abilities, according to the level diagnosis.
- Constant evaluations.
- The program progresses at the student’s pace.
- It includes teaching resources.
- Group classes.
- Group proposals of 40 and 80 hours according to the prior level assessment.
- Curriculum of classes based on the requirements of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- The group proposal gives us the opportunity for interaction with several students who have the same goals.
- Our group classes have a maximum of 6 students per class and a minimum of 3 students.
- It includes teaching resources.
We certify through the Versant Aviation English Test (VAET), an externally verified and scored exam. The exam is an online assessment conducted at the EIL Ecuador facilities. To take the exam, it is necessary to contact us to schedule an appointment. We offer flexible hours from Monday to Friday.
- Certification Exam:
- Approximately 30 minutes in duration.
- It is scored on 6 main skills: pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and interactions. The final score corresponds to the minimum score in these six areas, a score of 40 or above results in certification.
- You will receive the exam results within two business days via email, and they will also be sent to the Civil Aviation Authority.
- Detailed report of the results obtained in each area of the exam.
- It is essential to bring your pilot’s license and your identity card.
FAQs
The exam lasts approximately 30 minutes.
No, but you can find an example on the following website: https://www.versanttest.com/samples/Versant-Aviation-English-Practice/Sample-Test-Paper-VAET-Practice-Placer-all-watermark.pdf
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